Fashion Models Research Articles

The Psychological Nature of Female Gait Attractiveness.

Walking, a basic physical movement of the human body, is a resource for observers in forming interpersonal impressions. We have previously investigated the expression and perception of the attractiveness of female gaits. In this paper, drawing on our previous research, additional analysis, and reviewing previous studies, we seek to deepen our understanding of the function of gait attractiveness. First, we review previous research on gait as nonverbal information. Then, we show that fashion models' gaits reflect sociocultural genderlessness, while nonmodels express reproductive-related biological attractiveness. Next, we discuss the functions of gait attractiveness based on statistical models that link gait parameters and attractiveness scores. Finally, we focus on observers' perception of attractiveness, constructing a model of the visual information processing with respect to gait attractiveness. Overall, our results suggest that there are not only biological but also sociocultural criteria for gait attractiveness, and men and women place greater importance on the former and latter criteria, respectively, when assessing female gait attractiveness. This paper forms a major step forward in neuroaesthetics to understand the beauty of the human body and the generation of biological motions.

An eye-tracking study: do consumers’ gender, ethnicity, and fashion interest affect their visual attention to fashion models in advertisements?

ABSTRACT This study examined how consumer characteristics affect their actual visual attention to models in fashion advertisements. A total of 120 college students in the US participated in this study. Eye-tracking technology and a follow-up survey were employed to analyze participants’ visual attention and responses. The research questions were addressed through heatmap results and ANOVA results. The findings compared the responses of participants from various groups and indicated that men’s attention is more focused, while women’s attention is more extensive. In addition, participants of different ethnicities exhibited various viewing patterns, with a tendency to focus on models representing their skin tone. The results offer valuable insights for fashion retailers seeking to develop effective advertising strategies tailored to their target market, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of their fashion advertisements. Furthermore, this study contributes to the existing body of literature on eye-tracking in fashion research and provides suggestions for future research.

Launching smart circular supply chain practices toward sociotechnological synergy: An integrative influential fast fashion model

The fast fashion industry is striving to adopt smart circular supply chain practices to achieve sociotechnological synergy to regain a clean public image. Although previous studies have proposed various models through which to guide the achievement of sociotechnological synergy, the opinions of stakeholders are still missing from these discussions. Stakeholders’ opinions can be found on various social media (including web text, ChatGPT 4.0, the Baidu Index, Google Trends, etc.) in forms that are difficult to extract and utilize, hindering the achievement of synergy. To address this shortcoming, the aim of this study is to develop an integrated influence model that comprehensively considers stakeholders’ opinions via a hybrid method. The contributions of this study are (1) the identification of aspects that can strengthen the theoretical foundation, (2) the proposal of a hybrid method for extracting different types of data to represent stakeholders’ opinions, and (3) the creation of visual diagrams to promote easy understanding to guide practice.

Tren Fashion Syariah dalam Digitalisasi Marketing di Era Milineal dan Gen Z

In the current era of digitalization of marketing, fashion is developing very rapidly, including Muslim or sharia fashion, so with this development, the author wants to know what fashion trends among millennial and generation Z children are in accordance with sharia rules and wants to know the understanding of millennial and gen Z children regarding ethical behavior. get dressed. The method used is a literature review using a descriptive qualitative approach, by reviewing several literature articles, then concluding the results of the problem, namely that the millennial generation and Gen Z with digital marketing are increasingly fashionable due to the ease of accessing various fashion models and in fashion they only consider it as covering the body (aurat), increasing self-confidence and self-identity as a Muslim, but does not pay attention to or understand the rules and ethics in applying fashion trends.

Is There a Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Eating Disorder Symptoms in Professional Male Fashion Models?

This study is the first to examine the utility of body mass index (BMI) as an indicator of eating disorder (ED) pathology and fitness for employment for professional male fashion models. We assessed the relationship between experimenter-measured BMI, muscle mass, body fat percentage, and ED severity (EDE-Q score) in male models and nonmodels. Except for higher eating concern, the two groups displayed similar EDE-Q scores after controlling for age. Models relative to nonmodels endorsed significantly greater frequency of compulsive exercise and self-induced vomiting as a means of controlling shape or weight. BMI was a poor indicator of body fat percentage in models. Lower BMI in models, and higher BMI in nonmodels, was associated with higher EDE-Q scores. Interestingly, all the male models with clinically significant EDE-Q scores (≥4.0) had >18.5 experimenter-measured BMI. Higher muscle mass in models, and lower muscle mass in nonmodels, was associated with higher EDE-Q scores. Inversely, lower percentage body fat in models, and higher percentage body fat in nonmodels, was associated with higher EDE-Q scores. BMI, muscle mass, and percentage body fat were associated with ED tendencies in male models and nonmodels. Findings also suggest males with clinical ED symptoms would be overlooked if only low BMI (<18.5) was considered. These results may guide the development of more effective mandates to safeguard models' wellbeing, and men generally.

A Study on the Risk of Eating Disorder Among Fashion Model Majoring Collegiate Students using Korean Eating Attitude Test

A Study on the Risk of Eating Disorder Among Fashion Model Majoring Collegiate Students using Korean Eating Attitude Test

Conceptualizing Australian First Nations Fashion, Art and Style

Decolonial scholars call for fashion definitions and perspectives from all cultures, and this article responds to these requests. Numerous theories and positions have inspired and shaped this conceptual model, including valuable insight from First Nations scholars who have explored fashion theories that integrate First Nations philosophies and ontologies. This First Nations fashion, art and style conceptual model explores the practice and outlines the themes of Culture, Expression, and Self-determination. First Nations fashion, art and style, as a term, acknowledges the holistic practice and industry, which includes fashion design, style, and the intersection of art via textiles and garments. The Cultural element within the model explores the continuation of cultural practice through design and dress and how it can contribute to cultural well-being. The Expression element describes contemporary cultural and intersectional identity forms through traditional and modern garments. The Self-determination component explores the autonomy of First Nations fashion practices and how First Nations people self-determine their fashion brands via cultural, financial, and environmental sustainability. This article concludes with recommendations for further theoretical and empirical research on First Nations fashion, art and style.

Politics and Violence in Representation of Acid Attack Victims in the Media: A Feminist Discursive Perspective

Abstract In recent times, narratives of acid attack survivors have become common in the media (newspapers and magazines), showcasing them simultaneously as fashion models and victims of a heinous crime. In a similar vein, the Hindi film Chhapaak underscores the barbarity of an acid attack and the subsequent struggles for justice by the protagonist. Drawing on feminist critical discourse analysis and insights from Nancy Fraser on cannibal capitalism, this article analyzes the discursive construction of acid assault victims through select extracts from media articles and the film to highlight the politics of representation of the survivors and their ordeals against patriarchal and androcentric arrangements in society. Linguistic analysis (through speech acts, vocabulary, and presupposition) reveals contradictory discourses of celebration and discrimination in the media in relation to fashion, where the acid survivors are used not only to increase awareness about the offense but also to promote sales of garments. The discourses of rampant unemployment, gender-based oppression, and racial violence, despite laws regulating the sale of acid, underscore the cannibalizing tendencies of a capitalist society that seeks to devour and shun women after incapacitating them. Furthermore, the complicity of public agencies (legal, medical, and governmental) hints at apathy, callousness, and the systemic violence symptomatic of a profit-driven capitalist society.

Higher orthorexia tendency among female fashion models: an empirical international study

PurposeFemale fashion models are more at risk for developing eating disorders than non-models due to the intense occupational pressure they face. The present study focuses on assessing whether female models are more prone to report orthorexia nervosa signs and symptoms than non-models.MethodsFemale fashion models (n = 179, mean age: 25.9 SD = 4.40 years) and an age adjusted control group (n = 261, mean age: 25.0 SD = 4.97 years) were selected by snowball sampling. Participants filled out an online survey containing anthropometric questions and the 18-item Eating Habits Questionnaire.ResultsAccording to BMI, fashion models were underweight (mean BMI = 18.1 SD = 1.68) while control participants’ BMI was in the normal range (mean = 22.1 SD = 4.23, p < 0.001). On all three of Eating Habits Questionnaire subscales fashion models showed significantly higher average value (Knowledge subscale: M = 2.42 among models versus M = 2.08 in the control group, p < 0.01, Cohen’s d = 0.52; Problems subscale: M = 1.93 among models versus M = 2.61 in the control group, p < 0.01, Cohen’s d = 0.49; Feelings subscale: M = 3.20 among models versus M = 2.96 in the control group, p < 0.01, Cohen’s d = 0.38). Orthorexic tendencies were reported by 35.1% of the models versus 20.2% of controls.ConclusionFashion models are at risk for the development of eating disorders. Even though not yet included in the DSM-5, the assessment of orthorexia nervosa among fashion models seems to be important. It is suggested to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of disordered eating habits among models as they can lead to the development of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.Level of evidenceLevel III, well-designed cohort study.

Effects of exposure to plus-size fashion models on weight-related attitudes in bulimia nervosa: Findings from an exploratory study

Background and ObjectivesEating disorders are often linked to the internalization of the thin-ideal and weight stigma. The present exploratory study investigates the effects of plus-sized fashion media on weight-related attitudes in bulimia nervosa (BN). MethodsWomen with BN (n=27) and without an eating disorder (n=28) were exposed to 17 pictures of plus-size fashion models. Participants rated the attractiveness of the models. Before and after the exposure task, participants completed questionnaires on their attitudes towards people with higher weight as well as thin-ideal media. ResultsThe BN group rated the bodies of the plus-size fashion models as less attractive than controls, whereas no group differences were found in attractiveness ratings for the models' faces or full images. In both groups, negative attitudes about people with higher weight significantly decreased after viewing plus-size model pictures. Attitudes toward thin-ideal media remained unchanged, with scores higher for BN than controls. LimitationsThis exploratory study has several limitations, such as the lack of a control condition, small sample size, and reliance on only self-report data. ConclusionsThese exploratory results imply that the positive effects of plus-sized model images on reducing negative assumptions about people with high weight may not be limited to healthy individuals but also seem to extend to women with BN. Further controlled studies with larger samples and long-term assessments are needed to confirm these findings.

Fashion Drives Impulsive Buying in Indonesia

This research explores how Fashion Involvement and Shopping Lifestyle influence Impulsive Buying at the Eiger Store in Sidoarjo. Using a quantitative survey method, data were collected from 100 respondents via Google Forms and analyzed with SPSS. Results indicate that both Fashion Involvement and Shopping Lifestyle significantly and positively impact Impulsive Buying, with Fashion Involvement having a stronger influence. Key findings suggest that Eiger Store should enhance online sales and update sales strategies for new fashion models to attract more customers. These insights can guide targeted marketing strategies to increase impulsive buying behavior. Highlight: Fashion Involvement strongly influences impulsive buying. Enhance online sales for busy Sidoarjo residents. Update strategies for new fashion models to attract customers. Keyword: Impulsive Buying, Fashion Involvement, Shopping Lifestyle, Consumer Behavior, Eiger Store

Size-inclusive advertising in the Asian fashion market: Female consumers' responses to a plus-size vs. Thin-size model in South Korea.

Global fashion brands have embraced size-inclusive advertising featuring plus-size models, yet the responses of Asian consumers to such advertising-where the average body size of women is smaller than in Western markets-have garnered little attention. This study, utilizing the S-O-R model, aimed to investigate whether the relationships among perceived actual and ideal self-congruence, perceived attractiveness and familiarity of a fashion model, and purchase intention vary based on the body size of the fashion model. We tested the hypothesized relationships using ANCOVA, confirmatory factor analysis, and multi-group structural equation modeling, analyzing 623 online survey responses from South Korean female consumers. Actual self-congruence had a greater influence on perceived familiarity in consumers exposed to a thin-sized model compared to those exposed to a plus-sized model. In contrast, ideal self-congruence had a more significant positive impact on the perceived physical attractiveness of the plus-size model than the thin-size model. Furthermore, the plus-size model's perceived physical attractiveness had a more significant positive effect on purchase intention than that of the thin-size model. This study highlights the importance of crafting advertising images that portray plus-size models as physically attractive to elicit favorable responses from Asian consumers.

Classification of Fashion Models' Walking Styles Using Publicly Available Data, Pose Detection Technology, and Multivariate Analysis: From Past to Current Trendy Walking Styles.

Understanding past and current trends is crucial in the fashion industry to forecast future market demands. This study quantifies and reports the characteristics of the trendy walking styles of fashion models during real-world runway performances using three cutting-edge technologies: (a) publicly available video resources, (b) human pose detection technology, and (c) multivariate human-movement analysis techniques. The skeletal coordinates of the whole body during one gait cycle, extracted from publicly available video resources of 69 fashion models, underwent principal component analysis to reduce the dimensionality of the data. Then, hierarchical cluster analysis was used to classify the data. The results revealed that (1) the gaits of the fashion models analyzed in this study could be classified into five clusters, (2) there were significant differences in the median years in which the shows were held between the clusters, and (3) reconstructed stick-figure animations representing the walking styles of each cluster indicate that an exaggerated leg-crossing gait has become less common over recent years. Accordingly, we concluded that the level of leg crossing while walking is one of the major changes in trendy walking styles, from the past to the present, directed by the world's leading brands.

Monsieur Mosse

Raimo Jääskeläinen, better known as Monsieur Mosse (1932–1992), was a hairdresser, makeup artist, gossip columnist, convicted blackmailer, and Finland’s first out gay male celebrity. The topic of endless articles, befriending and falling out with beauty queens and fashion models, publishing a tell-all memoir elaborating on his taste for luxury, working for straight porn magazines and briefly editing one, Mosse was both the subject and object of popular media and, in his flamboyance, a key domestic celebrity figure of the 1970s and 1980s. Meanwhile, his relationship with the gay rights movement was frictional at best in that his brand was considered “dishonorable” vis-à-vis liberatory politics. Building on media historical inquiry and taking cue from Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller’s (2022) popular argument for studying “bad gays” – historical figures not fitting aspirational and inspirational narratives of queer activism and agency – this article examines Mosse’s trajectory as a celebrity, focusing especially on his 1980s collaborations with the sex press. We argue that Mosse’s particular brand of shameless extravagance and candid gossiping knowingly operationalized “badness” as a vehicle of distinction and visibility in a largely homophobic national context.

Increased eating disorder frequency and body image disturbance among fashion models due to intense environmental pressure: a content analysis.

Female fashion models are under intense occupational pressure. The present study focuses on assessing the lived experience of fashion models with regards to their dieting and exercising habits, body image perception, eating disorder-like symptoms, and experience of abuse via self-narrated reports. Series of open questions were distributed among international fashion models (N=84, mean age=23.2 years; mean BMI=16.9) selected by convenience and snowball sampling. Models from 17 countries participated. The questions targeted models' eating, exercising, dieting habits, body image perception, and eating disorder symptoms. The average word count of the transcripts was 2473.9 (SD = 2791.6). Thematic content analysis was performed on the transcripts. A total of 31 codes were created to address disordered eating and body image concerns. Negative body-related claims appeared in 89.3%, and positive claims in 64.3% of the models' transcripts. Negative remarks about eating were made by 45.2% of the participants, and 23.8% positively. Control over their food intake was exercised by 78.6% of the participants and 40.5% used extreme calorie restriction. Models who talked more positively about their bodies expressed significantly more frequently extreme calorie restriction. Extreme sports habits occurred in 23.8% of the transcripts, obsessive sports habits were claimed by 11.9% of participants. Self-induced vomiting was prominent in 14.3% of the answers. Criticism from other industry members was experienced by 83.3% of the participants while 44.0% received body appreciation. Body image disorder-like symptoms were expressed by 63.1% of models. Such models mentioned significantly more often content about eating disorders and talked significantly more negatively about eating. Psychological problems were mentioned by 48.8%, whereas 16.7% took part in psychotherapy. Those who partake in therapy mentioned significantly more eating disorder content in their narratives. Abuse was mentioned by 25.0% of the models. Fashion models are experiencing increased environmental pressure to conform to the extreme slimness ideal. There is a heightened prevalence of disordered eating and other weight-controlling behaviours among fashion models to succeed in their careers. Qualitative research is crucial in understanding the more subtle dynamics in conforming to and maintaining the thin beauty ideal.

THE LEGAL PERSPECTIVE ON THE ILLEGALITY OF THRIFTING BUSINESSES IN INDONESIA

&lt;p&gt;Thrifting is the act of purchasing second-hand items, considered a cost-saving measure by buyers. The thrifting phenomenon is not new but has regained popularity among the Indonesian community. The rapid evolution of fashion and the emergence of new trends in a short period make thrifting an attractive choice for individuals who aspire to appear stylish. The allure of thrifting lies in the diverse range of fashion models, typically rare and offered at affordable prices. Therefore, many individuals in Indonesia are inclined to venture into the thrifting business due to its current popularity and the substantial income it generates. This phenomenon captures the attention and provides a strong basis for researchers to delve further into information regarding illegal thrifting activities in Indonesia. Additionally, the researchers conduct further exploration on business permits for thrifting from the government, the existence of Intellectual Property Rights (HKI), and the standards for the quality of traded goods. The researchers employ a qualitative approach with literature study techniques and analysis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords: Business; Fashion; Import; Thrifting&lt;/p&gt;

Glamour Labor in the USSR

Unlike contemporary fashion models who benefit from powerful tools of self-branding and self-promotion such as the Internet and social media, Soviet mannequins in the 1960s and 1970s operated within a centralized and strictly controlled system of fashion institutions. Nonetheless, their work required self-fashioning, and despite limited resources and a lack of guidance, they managed to cultivate their allure and project their images beyond the confines of the organizations they worked for. This article examines these often-neglected aspects of glamour labor by analyzing the account of the mannequin Valentina Chernova (Burlakova) through the concept of glamour proposed by the cultural historian Stephen Gundle. Chernova’s experiences at the Leningrad Dom Modelei challenge the popular stereotypes depicting fashion in the USSR as featureless and uniform, and reveal that Soviet mannequins were valued for their unique beauty, charisma, and creative input.

Fast fashion revolution: Unveiling the path to sustainable style in the era of fast fashion

The Fast fashion industry trend has proliferated due to its fast production and affordable prices. However, its negative impact on the climate and environment is significant. Previous research has revealed that Fast Fashion contributes to high greenhouse gas emissions, excessive water usage, water pollution, and the generation of non-biodegradable textile waste. All of these factors harm environmental sustainability. Additionally, the mass production model of Fast Fashion also encourages excessive consumption, creates non-biodegradable textile waste, and increases pressure on natural resources. This study aims to examine the relationship between fashion orientation (FO) and Fast fashion purchase intention (FFPI), as well as their impact on Fast fashion purchasing behavior (FFPB). This research also explores the influence of sustainable clothing consumption attitudes (SCCA) as a moderating factor. Data were collected from 214 respondents through the nonprobability snowball sampling method. The analysis was conducted using the PLS-SEM method. The study's results indicate that FO significantly influences FFPI and strongly correlates with FFPB. Moreover, SCCA moderates the relationship between FFPI and FFPB. These findings imply that to address the negative impact of Fast Fashion on climate change and the environment, changes in FO and FFPI and an increase in SCCA are needed. Education and consumer awareness regarding the negative impacts of Fast Fashion, promotion and support for sustainable clothing brands and products, and implementing policies that encourage more sustainable production and consumption practices are essential steps that can be taken.

Behind Zara’s success: An analysis of brand marketing and management in fast fashion

This paper focuses on an in-depth analysis of the fashion retail brand Zara, starting with a detailed introduction of its brand background, history, and main features. Zara, a brand of the Inditex Group, is known for its quick response to market trends and for offering high-quality and fashionable clothing products. This article explores how Zara has had a significant impact on the global fashion industry with its unique brand positioning. In addition, the thesis delves into its market positioning and its strategies to stand out in the global fashion market through its fast fashion model. It focuses on Zara’s supply chain management, design innovation, marketing strategy, etc., as well as an in-depth study of its target consumer groups and market environment. In addition, it analyses how Zara has increased its brand awareness and influence in the digital age through brand communication, social media marketing, and online-offline integration. Taking Zara, one of the world’s most famous fast fashion brands, as an example, this article analyses Zara’s successful experience in brand management and marketing strategy, which provides a useful reference and inspiration for the development of fashion retail brands.

Sustainable Brand Extensions of Fast Fashion Brands; the Influence on Parent Brand Attitude

Abstract: Fashion industry to be one of the largest consumer industries &amp; the second most polluting in the world because only a few industries confront as many sustainability issues as the fashion industry. This sustainability challenge is increasing day by day due to the nature of the fast fashion model, which have accelerated the consumption of fast fashion clothing goods made of poor quality and have short product lifespans. On the other hand, due to consumers’ and society’s rising demand for sustainable fashion products, fast fashion companies are investing heavily in integrating sustainability into their products or services. Most of these companies are adopting sustainable brand extension strategies for sustainable branding. The purpose of the study is to assess how younger Indian consumers’ parent brand attitudes are affected in the case of sustainable brand extension introduced by fast fashion brands. To address this purpose, a literature review was conducted before conducting the primary study by using a quantitative research design via a self- administered questionnaire. The result of primary research indicated that focusing on sustainable branding with a brand extension strategy is not misguided since it positively impacts brand attitude. The result of primary research indicated that focusing on sustainable branding with a brand extension strategy is not misguided since it positively impacts brand attitude. In addition, based on the multiple regression analysis, it concluded that all of the selected variables {brand influence (brand knowledge &amp; brand affect), attitude towards sustainable brand extension (ATSBE), and consumer influence (fashion interest, social belonging, and sustainability concern)} are significantly correlated with brand attitude. In this process, brand influence factors are considered the most important in terms of affecting brand attitude. Therefore, for the effectiveness of sustainable brand extensions, companies should focus on not only brand extension fit but also brand factors such as brand knowledge and brand affect.